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Join us for a magical send-off as Santa heads
back to the North Pole before Christmas.
Tuesday, December 23 | 6:00 PM
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Creative Brush Studio, located at 8951 Center Street
in Historic Downtown Manassas, is hosting its annual
small works show. This year's theme, The Real and the
Not So Real, is inspired by in-house artists--some who
paint realistic subjects and others who explore
imaginative, "not-so-real" themes.
The exhibit features 50+ paintings of various subjects.
Due to their smaller sizes, many pieces are offered at
lower price points, making them ideal for holiday gifting.
Complementing the fine art on display are local hand-
crafted items that enhance visitors' viewing and
purchasing options. The collection includes pottery,
hickory wood boxes, jewelry, silk scarves, and
handmade soap--each providing high-quality choices
that range from one-of-a-kind gifts to artful
stocking stuffers.
Mary Reilly, Creative Brush Studio's co-founder, owner,
and artist, hopes the community takes away "an
appreciation for all of the local talent both here and in the
surrounding community, and an awareness that
fine art is available for both their home and office."
Included in the show is one of Mary's newest oil
paintings, an 8"×16" winter scene titled The
Wonder of Winterland. She is also exhibiting two
smaller 6"×8" studies--a glass slipper and a
hand-blown glass pumpkin--created in
preparation for a larger Cinderella painting she is
currently working on.
Although Mary's oil painting classes are currently
full, she maintains a waiting list for those
interested. She also provides an open studio option,
which allows artists to paint independently on Friday and
Saturday afternoons for a small fee.
Supporting local art and artists is especially important
during the holidays. Artists are essentially small
businesses that rely on community support. "Art can lift
the spirits of people during stressful times and provide a
sense of joy with an emotional connection throughout the
year," Mary says.
Mary encourages first-time visitors to stop by the studio,
where she and six other artists have additional work
available beyond what is included in the show. Fine art
prints, including scenes of Historic Downtown Manassas,
are also available. Onsite parking makes visiting easy,
and gift certificates for portraits and other paintings can
be purchased as well. Directions and hours are listed on
the studio's website. For more information, visit
creativebrush.com.
Creative Brush Studio: Small Works for the Season
The Wonder of Winterland
~ Kristy Gillespie